Album · 1959
The Amazing Nina Simone
- Released
- 1959
- Label
- Colpix Records
- Catalogue no.
- SCP 407
- Tracklist
- 12 tracks
- Length
- 34:41
- Country
- US
“The Amazing Nina Simone” is an album by Nina Simone, released in 1959 on Colpix Records. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 34:41. Jazz standards on the record include “It Might As Well Be Spring”, “Stompin' At The Savoy” and “Willow Weep For Me”. The line-up features Nina Simone (piano, vocals).
Who played on The Amazing Nina Simone
- Nina Simone piano, vocals, lead vocals all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Blue Prelude — Joe Bishop 3:23
- A2 Children Go Where I Send You — [traditional] 2:53
- A3 Tomorrow (We Will Meet Once More) 3:03
- A4 Stompin’ at the Savoy standard — Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, Chick Webb 2:11
- A5 It Might as Well Be Spring standard — Richard Rodgers 3:56
- A6 You’ve Been Gone Too Long — Brother John Sellers 2:13
- B1 That’s Him Over There — Lew Spence 2:32
- B2 Chilly Winds Don’t Blow 2:44
- B3 Theme from “Middle of the Night” 2:30
- B4 Can’t Get Out of This Mood — Jimmy McHugh 2:34
- B5 Willow Weep for Me standard — Ann Ronell 3:14
- B6 Solitaire 3:29
Production
- Hecky Krasnow producer
- Robert Mersey arranger
- Rudy van Gelder recording
More albums by Nina Simone
Little Girl Blue
1958 · Bethlehem Records
Forbidden Fruit
1961 · Colpix
Nina Simone Sings Ellington
1962 · Colpix
Broadway Blues Ballads
1964 · Philips
Pastel Blues
1965 · Philips
I Put a Spell on You
1965 · Philips
Let It All Out
1965 · Philips
Wild Is the Wind
1966 · Philips
Nina Simone With Strings
1966 · Colpix
Nina Simone Sings the Blues
1967 · RCA Victor
Silk & Soul
1967 · RCA Victor
High Priestess of Soul
1967 · Philips
Frequently asked questions
Who played on The Amazing Nina Simone?
The line-up of The Amazing Nina Simone includes Nina Simone (piano, vocals).
Which label released The Amazing Nina Simone?
The Amazing Nina Simone was released in 1959 on Colpix Records (SCP 407).
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